Regimental number | 436 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | 15 Meek Street, Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | G.A. Thorne, same address |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Divisional Train, No 1 Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Ammunition Column |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'He was a forward observation officer in front of Bellicourt on 1st October 1918, when the infantry were held up by enemy field and machine guns. He went forward, located the hostile batteries and machine gun nests, and brought observed artillery fire to bear until they were silenced. He also located enemy inantry parties, successfully engaging and dispersing them by his marked courage and devotion to duty he rendered great assistance to the infantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |